WXV2: Scotland Girls choose up second victory in competitors after win vs Japan; Scotland started their marketing campaign with a 19-0 win over Italy; Eire and England subsequent play in WXV1 vs Canada and New Zealand respectively; the Irish are in in a single day motion, whereas the Purple Roses play on Sunday
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Scotland Girls made it two wins from two of their WXV2 marketing campaign, beating Japan
Scotland made it two wins from as many video games of their WXV2 marketing campaign with a 19-13 victory over Japan in Cape City.
After beating Italy 19-0 of their opener final weekend, Bryan Easson’s facet have been compelled to grind out a outcome as Japan repeatedly threatened a comeback.
Francesca McGhie crossed within the second minute to place Scotland forward, with Helen Nelson kicking the extras.
Seina Saito responded with a strive after 28 minutes however Scotland led 12-5 on the break as Alex Stewart went over shortly earlier than the interval.
Ayasa Otsuka kicked a 57th-minute penalty however Scotland seemed to be out of sight when Rhona Lloyd’s strive six minutes later was transformed by Meryl Smith.
Nonetheless, Japan captain Iroha Nagata crossed with 14 minutes left to shut the hole to 6 factors, though Scotland have been in a position to grasp on.
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